Mixed fortunes for heroes of Kenya's liberation movements

Totally unprovoked, freedom fighter Achieng’ Oneko caused a stir a decade ago when he publicly told President Kibaki to his face that he did not to vote for him during the 2002 presidential polls, but instead voted for Uhuru Kenyatta, a son of a Mau Mau hero.

Perhaps owing to his advanced age and respect he commanded as a national hero, Oneko was neither booed nor physically manhandled by state security operatives. He was mourning fellow freedom fighter and member of the famed Kapenguria Six, Paul Ngei, during his burial in Kangundo, Machakos County, on August 30, 2004.